WelcomWelcomee

to Reading!

Hello!Hello, hello!

It’s a brand new year.

Filled with fun and learning,

Nothing to fear.

Sit back and listen,

Lend me an ear,

I’m your Reading teacher for the rest of

this year!

Mrs. MotenMrs. Moten

All about me!• I love teaching!

• I love to read!

• I love to have fun!

• I love to shop with coupons!

• I love hot wings and boiled crawfish!

• I love the Texans!

• Yes, I love polka dots!

ClassroomClassroomRulesRules

Moten’s Classroom Rules• 1. Be in your assigned seat WORKING when the

tardy bell rings.

• 2. DO NOT interrupt me while I am talking

(emergencies only).

• 3. ALWAYS raise your hand before asking a

question and offering an answer.

• 4. ALWAYS ask for permission before useing any of

my supplies.

• 5. ALWAYS use the restroom BEFORE entering this

classroom

(and the tardy bell).

• 6. Always have your completed homework, library

book

and AR folder.

Important Important InformationInformation

PrincipalPrincipalMrs. VanCourt

Assistant Assistant PrincipalsPrincipals

Mr. HurtadoMr. HurtadoMr. RamirezMr. Ramirez

Ms. Smith (Team A)Ms. Smith (Team A)

CounselorsCounselorsMr. Garcia(Team A)

Ms. Fleming

Team ATeam AMrs. Lilly-Math-Team LeaderMrs. Lilly-Math-Team Leader

Ms. Bean – MathMs. Bean – MathMr. Eilers – Social StudiesMr. Eilers – Social Studies

Mrs. Moten – ReadingMrs. Moten – ReadingMrs. Woods – Pre-AP Reading Mrs. Woods – Pre-AP Reading

Miss Sahagan - ScienceMiss Sahagan - Science

Cobb’s ThemeCobb’s ThemeAll Aboard with All Aboard with

PRIDE!PRIDE!

PRIDEPreparingReaders withInnovativeDailyEngagements

Language Arts• Scope and Sequence

• Unit One Fiction / Poetry

Reading• You are expected to read every night for at

least 30 minutes (parent /guardian

signature is required)

• It’s time to read more nonfiction

(magazines, newspapers, biographies,

autobiographies, and areas of interest

(sports, cooking, etc.)

• You are now reading to understand.

• We don’t do easy, we make easy

happen with hard work!

Homework• Homework is assigned EVERY Monday and

is due on Friday of the same week. Yes, you

have homework today.

• Practice makes progress!

• If homework is not 100% complete, you will

not receive 100% credit!

• Do your own homework. Your “friend” may

have the wrong answers!

Grading Scale• ELA Grade percentages

Daily Work 50%

Homework 10%

Test 40%*Any Assignments that are not turned in on the due date will be

assessed a 10-point penalty per week. After that time, any

assignment may be turned in prior to the last week of the marking

period for a maximum grade of 50.

Technology• AR Tests – Do not read the same books

from last year

• iStation – Help with vocabulary and

comprehension

• Projects (Poetry, Passports, Grammar, etc.)

• Free computer time (teacher is in control)

• Congratulations! This is an iPad class!

• We will have BYOD Days.

• Meet the Phone Prison!

What What Happens Happens

When When You’reYou’re

Absent?Absent?

I was absent, now what?

• Assignments will be filed in date order

in binder.

• Assignments can also be found on

Moodle.• http://moodle.galenaparkisd.com/course/view.php?id=3048

• It is very important for students to be in class every day.

Explanations that take place during class are not easily made up. Try

to avoid absences or setting appointments during the Reading and

Math class periods. It is the responsibility of the student to get their

makeup assignments when absent. This includes copying notes they

have missed from another student. Students are allowed two days

from the first day of absence and one day for each additional

absence to complete missed work. However, work that was assigned

before the absence is due when the student returns to school.

Tutorials & Tutorials & Extra HelpExtra Help

Take Pride in YOUR Learning…

•You must listen carefully in class and take notes. If you do not

understand what is being explained, please be encouraged to

ASK QUESTIONS.

•Tutorials will be on Tuesday afternoons from 3:55-4:55.

Students may attend tutorials with a written pass from the

teacher or parent.

L

Literacy

Lounge

Is under construction

What is the Literacy

Lounge?

• A relaxed corner of room 412 where readers can ENJOY reading, writing,

listening, and speaking.

• Books organized by genre• Magazines

• Newspapers• Nook HD

• Kindle TouchiPad

• Lounge Chairs

Cobb Organization

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Get Involved• Band

• Choir

• C.L.O.C.

• Demoiselle Diamonds

• Honor Society

• Student Council

• Math and Science Club

• Rosebuds

Get Organized

Things to Do• Memorize Lunch number today!

• Memorize AR number and password.

• Memorized your schedule

• Listen more than you talk

• Write your homework assignments and due dates in your agenda.

• Make sure everything has a place and stays in it!

• Do not shove all papers into your backpack; this will make a mess and you will not be

able to find anything you need!

• Try setting up a schedule in the morning that will help you with staying organized.

• Always have backup supplies.

• At home, set up a drawer or area in your room for extra school supplies.

• If you like to draw or make up stories in your free time or while waiting for the bus,

keep an "extra folder" for all your papers

• Make sure to pay attention

• Take responsibility for your assignments and your actions.

My Contact Information

Mrs. Danna Guillory-Moten

• Reading / Team A

• 832-386-2100

• dmoten@galenaparkisd.com

• Please do not send me a friend request on

Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media

sites.

Backpacks are stored under the desk at ALL

times!

Before your leave room 412,Your desk should look like this!

Any Any questionsquestions

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